PROOF OF SERVICE AFFIDAVIT
Failure to serve the Mechanics Lien and Notice of Mechanics Lien on the owner, or alternatively if the owner
cannot be served on the lender or original contractor, shall cause the Mechanics Lien to be unenforceable as a matter of
law (Civil Code Section 8416(e)). Service of the Mechanics Lien and Notice of Mechanics Lien must be by (1) registered
mail, (2) certified mail, or (3) first-class mail evidenced by a certificate of mailing; postage prepaid, and to a residence or
business address for the owner, lender or contractor. Further, a Proof of Service Affidavit (below) must be completed and
signed by the person serving the Mechanics Lien and Notice of Mechanics Lien. This page should be completed (either
one of the sections below) and recorded with the County Recorder along with the Mechanics Lien and Notice of
Mechanics Lien.
AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE ON THE OWNER
I, (name), declare that I served a copy of this Mechanics Lien and Notice of Mechanics Lien by
registered mail, certified mail, or first-class mail evidenced by a certificate of mailing, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows to the owner(s) or reputed owner(s) of the property:
Company /Person served: ,
Title or capacity of person or entity served: .
Service Address: .
Said service address is the owner’s residence, place of business, or address shown by the building permit on file with the
permitting authority for the work or the address identified on the construct trust deed.
Executed on , 20 (date), at (city), _____________ (state).
By:___________________________________________
(signature of person serving)
ALTERNATE AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE ON THE CONSTRUCTION LENDER OR ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR
I, (name), declare that that the owner or reputed owner cannot be served with a copy of this
Mechanics Lien and Notice of mechanics Lien by registered mail, certified mail, or first-class mail. Pursuant to State law, I
served a copy of this Mechanics Lien and Notice of Mechanics Lien by registered mail, certified mail, or first-class mail
evidenced by a certificate of mailing, postage prepaid, addressed as follows to the construction lender or original
contractor as follows:
Company /Person served: ,
Title or capacity of person served (if appropriate): .
Service Address: .
Executed on , 20 (date), at (city), _______________.
By:___________________________________________
(signature of person serving)
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